
Ever feel like the law is stacked against you? It probably is. Broken Law speaks truth to power in discussing how our laws and legal system serve the few at the expense of the many. This is where law meets real life. Hosted by the staff of the American Constitution Society, we reckon with the origins of our legal system, interview people on the frontlines of the progressive legal movement, and cha... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 202 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsNews CommentaryGovernment | |||

Recent reporting suggests the President is flirting with issuing more blanket pardons for political allies and those willing to court his favor. Liz Oyer joins Lindsay Langholz to discuss how the president's pardon power has been used (and abused) i... more
It has been a tough few weeks for democracy. The US Supreme Court's recent demolition of what remained of the Voting Rights Act, the Virginia Supreme Court's decision to trump the express will of Virginia voters to redraw congressional lines, and so... more
As ACS staff prepares for our 2026 National Convention in Washington, DC, we invite you to revisit two highlights of our 2024 convention for a little inspiration and encourage you to join us for this year's event if you are able. Judge Carlton Reeve... more
Since January 2025, the District of Columbia and its more than 700,000 residents have been under near-constant attack by both the Executive and Legislative branches of the federal government. The federal officials attempting to control the District t... more
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This is a great podcast for progressive minded lawyers and anyone interested in learning more about the law.
The host Valerie Nannery is great! Excellent interview style; easy going and incisive.
Put her on more, please.
Excellent show about the shadow docket. I need to send this epi to my state reps. Your guest, Stephen Vladeck, was full of info. and I have added his book to my list. thank you for this enlightening podcast epi.
If you can take these people seriously you need to go touch grass, they have a fatal case of progressive Commie brain worms
Great content and merit, very informative. But please cut the sarcasm; it’s a bad process. There’s so much of it that it significantly detracts from the power of you arguments.
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This show centers on how law and legal systems affect democracy and civil rights, often through interviews with legal scholars, policy experts, and activists. Episodes frequently explore constitutional law, executive power, voting rights, church-state separation, immigrant rights, and regulatory integrity, with practical takeaways for listeners interested in reform and accountability. A standout pattern is hosting prominent academics and practitioners who offer frameworks for understanding justice, plus actionable calls to civic action and advocacy. The program tends to skew toward progressive legal reform, transparency, and the defense of democratic norms, making it valuable for listeners who want clear analysis from a legal-activism persp... more
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Recent guests on Broken Law include:
1. Liz Oyer
2. Joyce Vance
3. Keya Chatterjee
4. David Sloss
5. Diana Moss
6. Katie Gima
7. Jess Zalph
8. Kim Lane Scheppele
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